1311 S Astronomers Road, Benson, AZ 85602 (MLS# 2534620)

1311 S Astronomers Road, Benson, AZ 85602

$1,150,000

There are two pair of giant binoculars on the Observation Deck, as well as, a 16'' Dobsonian with roll-off house. The South Observatory houses a 12'' Meade LX200 and provides storage for wo other telescopes. There are two additional observatroies on the property. Set up your own scope or rent one of theirs.

Welcome to Skywatchers Inn & Vega-Bray Observatory at an elevation of 3,860 feet, Lat -110.2495, Long 31.9232.

The west view encompasses the 4+/-ac stocked lake and the ~21ac of irrigated fields. The property line extends beyond the tree line to the center of the San Pedro River.

Heading back to the Inn. The white dome pictured here is actually the ceiling of the Galaxy Room, a planetarium styled bedroom at the Inn. The dome at the far end (north) is where the 20'' Maksutov telescope is housed.

The Roll-Off Room has six telescopes ready for guests for an eveing of magnificent observing. The Inn contracts with professional and high level amateur astronomers to provide assistance for the guests. Not pictured is a 15'' JMI Telescope.

The 20'' Maksutov, in its stored position, is the work horse of the Vega/Bray Observatory! It has an 8'' Celestron SCT, shown with the Astrovide 200 video camera attached and a 160mm Newtonian that ride piggyback.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 11 Baths: 9 Square Footage: 6,563 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,426,292 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,150,000 List Date: 11/28/2005 Last Modified: 9/26/2024

Overview

Description

55.7AC astronomers ultimate retreat! 4BD/5BAS primary B&B primary B&B w/2 sep MFG homes! Originally built as SFR that grew into B&B due to allure of and observatories. For the serious amateur astronomer- 3 obsv's w/over a dozen slopes in cl'd 20 mak in 20' dome. 4ac stocked lake, horse facilities, & zoning in place for possible growth potential as a RV park, 9 hole golf course. Premier science, nature & educational center internationally known.

Listing Details MLS# 2534620

Address Information

Street #: 1311
Direction: S
Street Name: Astronomers
Suffix: Road
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85602
County: Cochise
Country: USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code: 12419008K
Area: Benson/St. David
Subdivision: Unsubdivided

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Lot Acres: 55.7
Lot Sqft: 2426292
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Combined SqFt: 6563
Main House SqFt: 6563
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Carport Spaces: 2
# of Covered Prkng: 2
Full Baths: 9
Total Baths: 9
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: 2
Year Built: 1990
School District: Other
Elementary School: Benson
Middle School: Benson
High School: Benson
Horse Facilities: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 198.08
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 0.53

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Frame - Stucco Roof: Built-Up - Reflect Living Areas: Off Kitchen Dining Areas: Formal Dining Room Breakfast: Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Den Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Split Bedroom Plan Fireplace Location: Guest Quarters; Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Vinyl Window Covering: Stay Technology: Satellite Dish Main Cooling: Central Air; Evaporative Cooling Main Heating: Electric; Forced Air Sewer: Septic Water: Well Agreement Security: None Pool: None Fence: Wire Landscape - Front: Low Care Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings; Natural Desert RV Parking: Space Available Lot Features: Dividable Lot; Subdivided Terms: Cash; Submit Property Disclosures: Unknown Sold Info: How Sold

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple)

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2006-03-17
Pending Date: 2006-01-24
Sold Date: 2006-03-17
Sold Price/SqFt: 175.22
Lot Sz Sold Prc/SqFt: 0.47
How Sold: Cash

More Information

Showing Information

Directions: CALL LISTING AGENT

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N: N

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions: No
Deed Restrictions: Yes

Home Protection

Plan By: NONE

Miscellaneous

Split Level: No

Misc Deletes

Disability Adapted: Yes

Listing Office: Long Realty Company

Last Updated: September - 26 - 2024

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